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Charity Summary


Charity Details

Firstlight Charitable Trust
Firstlight Broadcasting Network
CC47488
9429043239993
Registered

Registration details

25/03/2012
March 31

Address for service

PO Box 97597
Manukau City
Auckland
2241
3 Henderson Street
Dannevirke 4930
Dannevirke
4930

Charity's other details

+64 6 374 8046
secretary@firstlight.org.nz
http://www.firstlight.org.nz
http://www.facebook.com/FirstlightTV
http://twitter.com/FirstlightTV
https://firstlight.online

Oceania

Australia

North America

United States

Europe

United Kingdom


Organisation with a focus on the following communities:

N/A

https://www.register.charities.govt.nz/Charity/CC47488

Purpose & Structure

Charitable Purpose

The Firstlight channel shares the good news of Jesus Christ into every home in New Zealand, going into places previously untouched by God's message of love and connecting with those who may have never set foot inside a church. Firstlight broadcasts messages of hope 24/7; and gives clear, concise explanations from God's Word that leave no room for error or compromise. Firstlight offers a place of safety and refuge where people can come to understand who God really is and be drawn into a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ. Firstlight also broadcasts programs to encourage a healthy lifestyle, also promoting and uplifting traditional family values. This is done in a holistic way encompassing spiritual, physical, mental and social health. As prophesied in the Bible, we live in uncertain times where there is much social and political unrest. Firstlight airs programmes that help viewers know how to prepare for calamities, natural disasters, unusual weather, earthquakes & food shortages.

Note: The main sectors, activities and beneficiaries are bolded.

Provides religious services / activities

Provides advice / information / advocacy

Religious activities

Education / training / research, Health, Environment / conservation, Social services, Care / protection of animals, Fund-raising, Promotion of volunteering

General public

Children / young people, Older people, Animals, Family / whanau, Religious groups

Legal Structure

Charitable Trusts incorporated under the Charitable Trusts Act

Annual Returns

Annual Returns are due within 6 months of a charity’s balance date (financial year-end), or a longer period if an extension has been granted.

Note: Charities that use the Tier 4 Combined Form to file their annual returns do not need to file their financial statements separately. The financial statements are included in their annual return summary.

For Year Ended Due Date Date Submitted Total Income Total Expenditure Financial Statements Annual Return Summary
31/03/2026 30/09/2026 - - - To be filed To be filed
31/03/2025 30/09/2025 30/09/2025 $2,289,766 $1,808,913 load annual return's financial documents spinner gif
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31/03/2024 30/09/2024 17/07/2024 $1,564,554 $1,666,124 load annual return's financial documents spinner gif
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31/03/2023 30/09/2023 15/09/2023 $1,583,272 $1,523,697 load annual return's financial documents spinner gif
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31/03/2022 30/09/2022 12/08/2022 $1,692,767 $1,680,829 load annual return's financial documents spinner gif
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31/03/2021 30/09/2021 28/09/2021 $1,584,317 $1,110,174 load annual return's financial documents spinner gif
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31/03/2020 30/09/2020 4/10/2020 $1,658,541 $1,481,729 load annual return's financial documents spinner gif
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31/03/2019 31/10/2019 16/10/2019 $1,414,323 $1,430,868 load annual return's financial documents spinner gif
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31/03/2018 30/09/2018 9/09/2018 $1,296,626 $1,469,184 load annual return's financial documents spinner gif
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31/03/2017 30/09/2017 26/10/2017 $1,206,100 $1,249,611 load annual return's financial documents spinner gif
Included in Annual Return

Officer Details

Officers

Officer Name Position Effective Date
John Francis Phare Trustee 1/03/2026
Nicola Daphne Kilmartin Secretary/Treasurer 15/09/2023
Herbert Eric Graham Trustee 12/09/2023
Clayton Mbofana Trustee 26/02/2021
Michael Mukesh Dutt Chairperson 5/02/2012

Past Officers

Officer Name Position Past Since
David Gates Trustee 25/02/2026
Nathan John Mitchell Trustee 7/09/2023
Nicola Daphne Yeo Secretary/Treasurer 27/01/2023
Roy Alan Yeo Treasurer 11/02/2021
Nathan John Mitchell Board member 28/12/2015
Maurice Raymond Dobson Board member 25/04/2014
Doug Hurley Board Member 28/02/2014
Andrew St. John Ross Technical Director 31/01/2014
Yew Lim Tham Treasurer 30/06/2012

Charity Updates

Here is a list of all the details changed by the charity, for example adding or removing officers, amending rules, changing balance dates or updating address details.
Date Created Reference View Summary (.pdf <1MB)
2/04/2026 NOC024
15/09/2023 NOC020
15/09/2023 NOC019
3/03/2021 NOC016
21/05/2020 NOC014
15/09/2016 NOC009
28/12/2015 NOC007
27/09/2015 NOC006
20/05/2014 NOC005
2/02/2014 NOC004

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